Kidnap and Ransom

News, information and statistics about kidnap for ransom activities. Data about the security threat is collected from intelligence reports, security companies, kidnap for ransom insurance brokers, hostage negotiators and other public information.

According to kidnap and ransom consultants, negotiating a ransom payment is much more safer then attempting a rescue. The kidnap and ransom insurance industries claim that up to 50 percent of all military rescues ends up with the hostage being killed.

Pakistanis who are kidnapped in the country are held on average for about 30 days and released after a ransom payment of $50,000. Foreigners who are kidnapped tend to be held longer with the ransom demand being higher as well.